Ireland
1975- Label and catalog number
- Mulligan LUN 002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LUN 002 - A1 TB masterroomRunout A-side, etched
LUN 002 - B1 TBRunout B-side, etched
The Bothy BandThe Bothy Band
Vinyl pressings
The Bothy Band
by The Bothy Band · 1975
11 pressings4 countriesCelticFolkFolkWorld
The Bothy Band was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of The Bothy Band
5 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 2 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Ireland
1975- Label and catalog number
- Mulligan LUN 002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LUN 002-A1 TB master roomSide A runout etched
LUN 002-B1 TBSide B runout etched
Ireland
1975- Label and catalog number
- Mulligan LUN 002
- Format
- LP, Album
Ireland
1975- Label and catalog number
- Mulligan LUN 002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LUN 002 - A1 TB masterroomRunout A-side, etched
LUN 002 - B1 TBRunout B-side, etched
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 379
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Ireland | Mulligan LUN 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Ireland | Mulligan LUN 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Ireland | Mulligan LUN 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Ireland | Mulligan LUN 002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Polydor 2383 379First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Polydor 2460 264LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Green Linnet SIF 3011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | US | Green Linnet SIF 3011LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ireland | Mulligan LUN 002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Ireland | Mulligan LUN 002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Mulligan LUN 002LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1The Kesh Jig, Give Us A Drink Of Water, The Flower Of The Flock, Famous Ballymote5:00
- A2The Green Groves Of Erin, The Flowers Of Red Hill2:56
- A3Do You Love An Apple3:49
- A4Julia Delaney2:28
- A5Patsy Geary's, Coleman's Cross2:57
- A6Is Trua Nach Bhƒuil Mé In Éirinn4:14
- A7The Navvy On The Line, The Rainy Day3:42
- B1The Tar Road To Sligo, Paddy Clancy's2:06
- B2Martin Wynn's, The Longford Tinker2:36
- B3Pretty Peg, Craig's Pipes3:39
- B4Hector The Hero, The Laird Of Drumblaire (Strathspey And Reel)2:22
- B5The Traveller, The Humours Of Lissadel2:12
- B6The Butterfly2:42
- B7The Salamanca, The Banshee, The Sailor's Bonnet3:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Bothy Band are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Bothy Band are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1975 and 1983.
When was The Bothy Band first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Ireland, UK. One of them is Mulligan LUN 002.
How do I tell if my copy of The Bothy Band is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LUN 002, 2383 379) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LUN 002 - A1 TB masterroom and LUN 002 - B1 TB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Bothy Band on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.